Hyderabad, July 30 -- The Telangana High Court directed the State and District Collectors to take constructive steps in preventing the manufacture and sale of uncertified packaged drinking water.

Justice Suddala Chalapathi-led single bench held the ruling after recording the State government's assurance that it would outline appropriate guidelines. The government assured the court it would strictly enforce the statutory provisions governing safe drinking water.

"It is a matter of common knowledge that during every summer there would be an enormous demand for potable drinking water by the commuters as well as the public at large. Therefore, it is the bounden duty of the authorities concerned to ensure that only safe and certified drinkin...